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MCC Alberta NewsGlobal Hunger Crisis Response in Ethiopia MCC has begun a 1.5 million dollar response to drought and elevated food prices in Ethiopia which are seriously effecting more than 4.7 million people. MCC is appealing for donations to combat this urgent crisis. (more)
Violence in CongoMennonite Central Committee (MCC) is accepting financial contributions to help provide relief to people affected by violence in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Armed conflict escalated rapidly in late October as a rebel group attacked the Congolese Army and advanced toward Goma, a major city in eastern Congo. About 800,000 people had already been displaced by longstanding conflicts in the region, and an additional 250,000 people were displaced in recent weeks, according to MCC staff members. 
CJM Event Nov.22, 2008In celebration of Restorative Justice Week, MCC Alberta is presenting Outsider Voices from Inside Prison: Stories and Art from Inmates at the Calgary Dream Centre, 4510 Mcleod Trail SW, on November 22 at 7:00 PM. The evening will feature a musical performance from award winning performer Denis Grady, an auction of artwork produced by inmates, and a former prisoner's testimony. Admission is free, donations are welcome. For more information contact Peter or Anne at 403-275-6935. Description |
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